widower
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for widower, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A man whose wife has died and who has not remarried.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Middle English widwer, formed from widow plus the masculine suffix -er.
Full origin of widower →Frequently asked questions
What does “widower” mean?
The word “widower” means a man whose wife has died and who has not remarried. In plain terms, the male equivalent of "widow" — a man whose spouse has died.
How do you pronounce “widower”?
“Widower” is pronounced WIH-doh (/ˈwɪdoʊɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “widower” in a sentence?
Here is “widower” used in a sentence: “He became a widower after forty years of marriage.”
What part of speech is “widower”?
“Widower” is a noun.
Where does the word “widower” come from?
The word “widower” comes from Middle English. From Middle English widwer, formed from widow plus the masculine suffix -er.